Rivers State Revokes N134 Billion Secretariat Contract
The Rivers State Executive Council has revoked a contract worth N134 billion awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state secretariat complex.
The decision was made due to irregularities in the contract's award process, according to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Dr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who spoke at a press briefing in Port Harcourt.
The contract, awarded under the state's previous emergency administration, failed to comply with standard procurement procedures.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who presided over the meeting, directed CCECC to refund the N20 billion mobilization fee already disbursed.
Author's summary: Rivers State cancels N134 billion contract due to irregularities.